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What is PGR cannabis and how can you spot it?

The Cannigma

Short for “plant growth regulators,” PGRs are artificial hormones that can alter a plant’s development. On a molecular level, researchers have found traces of various pesticides and PGR molecules in various samples of cannabis. Instead, what customers get are artificially dense nugs with mild trichome counts.

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Bioharvest Sciences Inc.’s First Cannabis Cell Reservoir Produces Ongoing Flowering Stage Cannabinoid Cells For 2 Years

Cannabis Law Report

The Company’s bioreactors can reliably and continuously produce Cannabis cells without the need to source the mother plant, seeds, or any other starting material again. This efficiency results from bypassing the “seeding” and “vegetative” stage, usually taking a Cannabis plant anywhere between 6 and 13 weeks.

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Is CRISPR gene editing the future of cannabis?

Alchimia

Instead, farmers use stable seeds that grow predictably and uniformly. Many growers are interested in developing similar seeds for hemp and medical cannabis; however, the process may require the use of a technology known as CRISPR/Cas9. Of these cuttings, the variation between them can be dramatic.

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Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.

The Cannigma

one of our science reviewers at The Cannigma and a cannabis trichome expert who is getting his master’s in Plant Sciences. As part of his master’s degree, Steve is currently using electron microscopes to take super close-up pictures of trichomes, tiny protrusions on cannabis plants.

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A big player staying committed to craft: Introducing Trulieve’s Cultivar Collection

SpeedWeed

But that’s exactly what’s happening for this seed-to-sale leader that’s paving the way in the business. Knowing that post processing is everything, Trulieve puts the utmost focus on hand-manicuring the harvest to preserve trichome integrity. Find Trulieve in Florida. Crafting the Cultivar Collection. Courtesy of Trulieve.

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Banana Kush autoflower seeds

Cannabis Law Report

Peel away your worries with Banana Kush autoflower seeds and the tropical tasting buds they create. Due to the addition of ruderalis genetics, autoflower Banana Kush seeds can grow all year round. You’ll learn all about its delicious flavor profile, incredible genetics, and where to buy Banana Kush autoflower seeds.

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How Medical Marijuana is Cultivated, Processed, and Distributed in the USA

MMJ Recs

From the moment a cannabis seed is planted to the point it reaches the hands of a patient, a complex and highly regulated process unfolds. Cultivators play a crucial role in nurturing the plant from seed to maturity. Medical marijuana in the United States has undergone a significant transformation.